Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center

This is by far the best library in Las Vegas!
The library is extremely clean. Parking is never an issue. They have a several quiet areas to complete homework or just read. There is a dedicated children area for books and computers. There is an adult area with books, magazines, and computers. They have a section of the library dedicated to photography and a performing arts center. The atmosphere is comfortable and the staff is pleasant.
I will continue to visit frequently.

Saw my first show here the other night, and it was fantastic. (The Secret Garden)
A a new resident to Las Vegas, I always get excited when I discover a new place to be entertained or see a show, off strip.
This is a funky adorable little theater, and there is not a bad seat in the house! Located with in the Summerlin Library. The people working there were so friendly and welcoming. The show itself was way beyond what I was expecting. The singing, the production, everything was great, and done with such proffesionalism.
I can’t wait to check out the next show at the awesome little venue!

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I am a huge bookworm. On top of that, I am also a broadway geek!
Broadwaybound LV had a delightful cast of high-​schoolers perform the Tony Award Winning Anything Goes last month and absolutely nailed it! My friends and I were way in over our heads during the tap dancing scene and were fascinated from start to finish, all at a fraction of the price offered at the Smith Center. A lot of it had to do with how well the kids were trained but what is less apparent is how the library’s technical resources helped make it such a successful production.
The theatre has an intimate setting with no bad seats. It really helps when I don’t have to keep pulling out my binoculars during the performance! Sound system was clear and solid, no feedback or any other technical errors. Lighting had all the essentials from spotlights to dimmers and the like. I thought the stage was just the right size, allowing local productions to utilize every corner creatively and engage the audience well.
I have yet to explore the book section since I go to the Sahara West branch whenever I need to check something out. That’s one thing I promised myself I would do before the year is over!

This is such a welcoming library!
There is a fun kids section full of books being beautifully displayed for eager little hands to grab! Watching my sons eyes light up at the never ending shelves of books is so magical for a mom to see!
They have high tech check-​out and return systems making it quick and easy from both ends. They provide a paper receipt with the return dates. There is even a security guard at the entrance and metal detectors upon entering so you know you are safe.

A little small, but very warm and peaceful. A great sanctuary nestled in serene Summerlin. The perfect place to settle down from a crazy, loud day and lose yourself. I visit after a crazy day at work. Kids section deserves every last bit of praise, as the library provides a fun, upbeat atmosphere for children.
Plenty of activities for kids and kids of all ages. Manga fans might be a little disappointed, but the kids’ graphic novel section might soothe hardcore manga fans. Healthy selection of books otherwise, in all genres.
Staff is friendly, including security guard. Located in a very quiet, tranquil environment. Plus, I accidentally left a school ID on the copy machine. The library staff flagged my account because they found my ID and didn’t want anyone to hijack my account. Might have been standard protocol but I thought it was a super sweet thing to do.

Very nice library. We were spoiled back home with amazing kids sections. This one isn’t quite as big as we are used to but it sure comes close. They also have the summer reading program where the kids can earn free books. Yay! We are looking forward to seeing what the rest of the libraries in Vegas offer.

I have traveled to many States. Hands down, this is the best staff and children’s program! I love this library! Don’t miss out if you are visiting.

This was definitely the nicest library I’ve ever been to in Vegas and the staff were very nice.

This library is not as big and does not have as extensive a children’s book collection as the Sahara West Library, but this is a quaint library that is very close to my house.
The children’s section has a good selection of holiday and biography books when I need them for my classroom. The back wall of the children’s section also gets «loaned» to different schools. My school had it for a month and the art teacher put this beautiful display of fish that the kids had created in her class. I like that this library showcases local art from the schools.
There is actually a full blown theater inside of here also that I didn’t know about until recently. It has a good sized stage and a medium amount of seating. In my previous review of Sahara West, I mentioned how I love that the libraries in Las Vegas are cultural and community centers. Summerlin’s theater is another example of that.

Great resource for the first steps in Vegas. So many helpful people to get me all I need to get set up. Complete computer use. Good printers. I started my job the day after arriving in Vegas and this was the first stop and I am so happy.

I am not used to libraries with art galleries, exhibits, and a performing arts theater. My daughter has performed here several times with Dramakids and it is a great place to see a show. I wish they had a better entry way for the pre-​show but still, they truly give back to the community. The library really caters to the children having readings, dancing and singing, and other events regularly!

First off, I LOVE library’s! I grew up reading in the NYPL and Bodleian; matured in the BPL and unfortunately middle aged in lvccld. The lvccld-​sigh and sob-​especially the Summerlin branch-​My local bibliotheca is a vast windowless modern, yet decaying structure that contains very few tomes and not even the faintest whiff of that atheneum aphrodisiac-​old paper and wood.
The last book I checked out of there was stuck together with crusty vintage boogers. Being the VERY delicate flower that I am, I was traumatically disgusted by the corpulence of snot on that book and refuse to bring home any books from any library ever again.
I was there to renew my library card and use their online databases. This is not Borges’ Library of Babel!

The only thing I can complain about is that it is in Summerlin and the ridiculous amount of master planned trees hides this place and you can’t see it driving by. Also the round-​abouts don’t help either. Other than that I love this library. They have the cool check-​in terminals and my kids love to use it to drop off read books.
I’ve been taking my kids here for the activities that they have in the private room. They get books read to them, they sing songs and dance and do arts, crafts, and science projects.

When I was growing up, my mom always took us to the library and I would check out stacks of books at a time. From the Bobbsey twins, to Nancy Drew, to Agatha Christie, I remember going to the library over the years and loving it and all the things I could get for free just by having a library card. Even today as an adult, I dislike buying books because I still have it ingrained in me that I can check them out at the library. The Summerlin Library has been my neighborhood library since we moved to the area. It’s always quiet and never has a crowd of people when I go. I’m a huge fan of the study rooms for when I need to concentrate and get school work done. Thanks to the online catalog (
), patrons can also search the database and look for books, CDs, and DVDs for coveted titles and reserve them if they’re available. My son has grown up in this library and I appreciate the fact that, even with the advent of the Internet and e-​readers, libraries such as this one still exist.

I use to pick up a close friend’s kid and we use to come here for a couple of reasons.
1) She could work on her reading and get some homework done.
2) Since she’s keeping herself busy and we’re in the kid’s area, I didn’t have to do much monitoring.
3) I could get some work done at the same time.
I almost forgot about this library since I usually go to Centennial’s or the one off Sahara. I’m a fan of any library where it’s quiet enough to get some work done. If you read any of my previous library reviews, I frequent libraries just to get out of the office. I have a few offices here and one at home, but there are times when I get the most done in a library. I think it’s more due to less distractions at a library.
One thing about this library is that it feels and looks older than the others in town. Parking is ample and there’s plenty of tables inside to get some work done. The staff doesn’t say much or even bothers you. But I must admit, there was a couple of times that I have been warned for phone use.
Summerlin Library may not be my favorite in Las Vegas, but I may still pay a visit if I’m in the area. This library worked perfect today when I had a couple of hours to kill.
PS: I should gain IQ points just for going to the library. By the way, what ever happened to the good ol’ trusty card catalogs?

Summerlin Library may be older, smaller, and windowless, but I dig it – who needs natural sunlight anyway? Books don’t need Vitamin D.
The library is organized well (as it should be!). Books there are easy to find, and I don’t have to go on lengthy book hunt. However, I sometimes wonder if the library’s size is also its disadvantage, because I often see book-​filled carts parked by the entrance and throughout the library just ready for the pickin’. Makes me wonder if this library is unable to accommodate for new shipments.
Being a big kid at heart, the children’s section is one of my favorites, because there are plenty of Shel Silverstein and Dr. Seuss books. The comic book cart located in the other half of the library is also a favorite of mine. There aren’t many comic books to choose from, but it’s worth a look.
Not all libraries in the valley are equipped with self-​checkout counters, but Summerlin Library has several. No more having to nervously stand in line for a librarian to retrieve a reserved copy of Steven Segal’s latest straight-​to-​DVD movie, or «Raising Chickens for Dummies».
I haven’t had much interaction with the staff, but they’re always around if you ever need of assistance, like if you’re experiencing some electronic drama with the self-​checkout machine.
The Centennial and Windmill libraries are favorites of mine because they seem to carry more books. Plus, they’re newer and they have windows. But I do like the Summerlin Library for what it has to offer.

I read… Voraciously. Five books a week/​reread favorites always have a book or four in my car read. My name is Christie O. and I can’t stop reading. But, I don’t read from Nooks or Kindles: I read books. This is my local library and I can be found here weekly (at least) picking out, sniffing (yes, I sniff them, too) and ordering wait listed or choices from other locations.
Aside from being the most beautiful person I know, Mom instilled a love of books and libraries at a very young age and is reason #9,996 574 363 why she is the best.person.ever. Story time at the NYC Library (where Carrie & Big’s ill fated wedding was to be in SATC) is a magical childhood memory.
This particular library also houses NV Ballet Co HQ and although small in comparison to say W Sahara branch as far as Art Collection, is not at all shabby in that department. The Librarians and workers are so kind and knowledgeable, even suggesting titles to us. At various times, orgs I’ve worked with have been generously allowed to use some of the display cases in the exhibit area to illustrate history, awareness etc of a cause/​mission.
NBT puts on some great productions here and there are also some great, very reasonably priced Community Theatre Productions, too. The study rooms are very conducive to just that: quiet pursuit of knowledge.
So thankful for the impressive Library system here, and enjoy getting my sniffing/​reading fix as often as I can.
Only a few scenarios trump this in my mind: the aforementioned NYC library; a Belle/​Beauty and the Beast style library of my own; my beloved Telegraph Ave Berkeley used book haunts… and pristine first editions of all the classics.
Till any of the above comes to pass, I’ll continue reading, sniffing and loving every minute of it!

I’m biased. I like books a lot. I like free things a lot. So, free books? (for a limited time anyway) This library is a haven for a bookworm like myself, with plenty of reading nooks, books, and quiet.
My personal vice: checking out tons of magazines. I can stay on top of what’s hot without paying a buck. :)

This review is solely for the Children’s section of the library as I have yet to venture into other parts of the library.
I have been to a number of libraries in the Las Vegas area, and this is my favorite. The storytime for children is wonderful! Only 30 minutes long and different age groups offered. I take my 2.5 year old to the Toddler Storytime and Miss Jamie is awesome. They alternate songs and dance with the stories, keeping the kids entertained and focused.
There is also a nice section of puzzles and kid-​sized tables for them to «quietly» play. Although, after storytime, it is quite crowded with boisterous children. The library is clean, doesn’t smell musty like older libraries, and filled with so much light.
After storytime and borrowing our books for the week, we always grab lunch across the street, then head off to one of the local parks to further release the toddler’s energy.

I go to the Summerlin Library for performances in the theatre. It holds about 300 people and is a perfect size for the community productions staged there. The first play I saw when I moved to Las Vegas was at the library theatre.
Acoustics are good and there is even a small bit for the band when a musical has live music.
I went tonight to see Signature Productions «Sound of Music.» As usual, they did a fine job and took advantage of all the things that make this theatre a great house.